Join with others in being imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us.
Observe the person of integrity and mark the upright; Because there is a future for a man of peace.
I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles, in opposition to the teaching that you learned; avoid them.
Avoid giving offense, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God,
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Therefore, I urge you, be imitators of me.
Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, receiving the word in great affliction, with joy from the holy Spirit,
If anyone does not obey our word as expressed in this letter, take note of this person not to associate with him, that he may be put to shame.
For you know how one must imitate us. For we did not act in a disorderly way among you,
Not that we do not have the right. Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us.
Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.
Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but be examples to the flock.